Pathwise — Deck (Project Discovery)
1) Purpose of the App
- Help anyone—teenagers, college students, early-career pros, entrepreneurs, and late-career changers—turn big life goals into clear weekly actions they can actually follow.
- Give users clarity (what to do next), consistency (stay on pace), and motivation (feel rewarded) in one place.
- Blend planning, tracking, and coaching so progress feels simple—not overwhelming.
2) Overview (What it is in plain words)
- Pathwise is a personal AI coach: tell it your ultimate vision, it turns that into a roadmap, and then into weekly tasks.
- It keeps you on track with reminders, visuals, gentle nudges, and rewards.
- Three layers: Vision → Roadmap → Weekly Plan.
3) Example User Story (David, 19)
- Dream: “I want to start an online business and make $100K in 3 years.”
- Onboarding Qs: skills, interests (physical vs. digital), time per week, budget comfort.
- AI Roadmap: milestones (store setup, product testing, ads, first $10k, scale).
- Week 1 Plan: watch 3 store tutorials, research 10 products, join 2 communities.
- Daily Support: reminders, small nudges, positive affirmations.
- If behind: AI adjusts the plan: “Do 1 extra task this week; you’re still on track.”
4) Features
| S.No | Feature Name | Purpose | Type | Priority / Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Authentication (Email) | Secure login for users (start with email only) | Authentication | MVP (Phase 1) |
| 2 | Onboarding Questions | Capture user’s ultimate goal, skills, and interests to personalize plan | Core | MVP (Phase 1) |
| 3 | Task Planner | Generate weekly tasks, validated once a week by the user | Core | MVP (Phase 1) |
| 4 | AI Task Tracker | Send reminders, affirmations, and adjust tasks when users fall behind | Core | MVP (Phase 1) |
| 5 | Chat Coach | Let users ask questions and get AI guidance on goals and progress | Core | MVP (Phase 1) |
| 6 | Progress Tracking | Show progress bars, milestones, and simple analytics | Core | MVP (Phase 1) |
| 7 | Dashboard (Clean UI) | Simple 2–3 tap navigation for roadmap, tasks, and progress | Aesthetics/UX | MVP (Phase 1) |
| 8 | Voice Interaction | Allow users to speak instead of typing, making it easier to engage | Interactivity | Phase 2 |
| 9 | Pop-ups & Achievements | Celebrate milestones with badges, streaks, and motivational prompts | Interactivity | Phase 2 |
| 10 | Goal Images | Associate visuals with each goal to make it tangible and motivating | Interactivity | Phase 2 |
| 11 | Celebrations (Confetti) | Reward users visually when they achieve milestones | Aesthetics/UX | Phase 3 (Launch) |
| 12 | Avatar Guide | A visual companion that grows as the user makes progress (nice-to-have, but costly) | Aesthetics/Engage. | Optional (Future Add-on) |
🔹 Development of features in the following order:
- Step 1: Log in (Authentication)
- Step 2: Share dream/skills (Onboarding)
- Step 3: Get roadmap (Task Planner)
- Step 4: Stay accountable (AI Task Tracker)
- Step 5: Ask for help (Chat Coach)
- Step 6: See results (Progress Tracking)
- Step 7: Navigate easily (Dashboard)
- Step 8+: Add fun & polish (Voice → Achievements → Goal Images → Celebrations → Optional Avatar)
5) Pricing Paths (ranges)
- Non-functional Prototype (clickable demo only): ~$3k Use cases: investor conversations, concept testing, look/feel.
- Functional MVP (focused features): ~$8k–$10k Likely scope: login, onboarding, AI roadmap, weekly planner, basic chat coach, simple progress.
- Full App (feature-complete v1): ~$20k–$25k Adds: voice, gamification suite, avatar, richer analytics, polish, app store launch support.
Team Involved in Pathwise Project
Saad Ahmed
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Saad Ahmed brings over a decade of experience as a Product Manager in both technology and financial industries. Most recently, he led a $5MM AI-driven portfolio as Product Manager at BMO Capital Markets, where he focused on advanced applications of artificial intelligence in market risk.
He has also worked with Deloitte, PwC, and Microsoft, giving him broad exposure to enterprise-scale projects and innovative solutions.
Beyond corporate leadership, Saad is an educator and thought leader: his Udemy courses on AI and productivity have reached 14,000+ students, earning over 2,000 positive reviews.
Saad is passionate about simplifying complexity, productizing AI innovation, and shaping strategies that turn ambitious ideas into sustainable products.
Rahul Shardha
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Rahul Shardha is a software engineering leader with 10+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-performance systems. Currently serving as a Senior Engineering Manager at Symcor, he has also led development teams at Baselane and Intersect, where he focused on building reliable, user-focused platforms.
A University of Waterloo graduate, Rahul has a proven track record of guiding engineering teams to design, build, and scale applications that improve efficiency and deliver real business impact.
Rahul specializes in technical architecture, cloud scalability, and innovation delivery, making him the driving force behind translating Pathwise’s vision into a stable and future-ready product.
Maaz Ahmed
Project Manager
Maaz Ahmed will serve as the primary point of contact for the Pathwise project. A Software Engineering graduate from Bilkent University (Turkey), Maaz brings over 5 years of experience in mobile app development and has successfully managed multiple end-to-end app projects.
With a strong background in both the technical and business sides of software, Maaz ensures clear communication between the client and development team, aligning the app’s vision, features, and timeline.
His role is to keep the project organized, milestones delivered on time, and ensure Kameron has full visibility and confidence throughout the process.
AI Engineer (Dedicated Role)
Responsible for building and fine-tuning the AI that powers Pathwise’s goal mapping, task generation, and adaptive coaching. Ensures the AI feels personal, motivating, and accurate, not generic.
UX/UI Designer (Dedicated Role)
Crafts a clean, engaging interface so users can move from dream → roadmap → weekly plan in just a few taps. Also designs the gamification elements like badges, streaks, and progress visuals that make Pathwise feel motivating and fun.
Full-Stack Developer (Dedicated Role)
Implements both the front-end (React Native app) and the back-end (Node.js, database, hosting). Ensures that authentication, weekly planners, chat, and reminders all run smoothly together.
QA & Testing Specialist (Supporting Role)
Checks every release for bugs, performance issues, and user experience glitches. Ensures the app works consistently across devices and platforms before launch.